When I first moved to the area there was a Chinese restaurant next to this spot. It was kinda dark in there as the only sunlight that made it inside was from the front door and the window next to it. It closed before they demolished that part of the mall to create Great Maple and the parking structure surrounding Great Maple.
Great Maple’s floor to ceiling windows provide lots of sunlight and a view of Genesee Ave.
It is very fancy inside and the outside seating has an excellent view of the trolley construction.
I ordered the fried chicken and donuts. Fried chicken was 2 pieces of boneless chicken thigh. Batter was crunchy and had a little bit more spice than KFC Original Recipe. Chicken was tender and juicy. I liked the flavors but I prefer the bone be left on the chicken as the flavor is different. Maple glazed donut was a bit denser than what you would get at Winchell’s but not as dense as Donut Bar. I enjoyed the sweet maple flavor with the savory bacon flavor.
Happy Hour $10 steakhouse burger cooked medium. Beef had a nice char, was juicy, and full of beefy flavor. Pecan wood smoked bacon was thick crunchy and had a delicious smoky flavor. With fries or onion rings this would make a big dinner size meal.
Service was very good here. Love the steakhouse burger but I don’t know if I’ll get the fried chicken again though as you can get alot of fried chicken at KFC for $16.
Great Maple
1451 Washington St
1451 Washington St
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 255-2282
The fried chicken and donuts look amazing! Too bad the only view is of the trolley construction and street. The wall mural is pretty.
We should go so you can try it!